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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.36, 945.04 and 493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.36, 945.04 and 493 is: 739.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.36 : 945.04 = 493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.36/945.04 = 493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.36x = 945.04 × 493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.36x = 465,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,904.72/630.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.11

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